Transcutaneous Oximetry

Question 1

transcutaneous oximetry (TcPO2) helps determine (2)

Answer 1

wound healing
amputation level

Question 2

transcutaneous oximetry reflects ___

Answer 2

tissue partial pressure of oxygen (PO2)

Question 3

PO2 depends on (2)

Answer 3

oxygen supply
oxygen consumption

Question 4

normal TcPO2 value

Answer 4

> 50 mmHg

Question 5

poor TcPO2 value

Answer 5

< 40 mmHg

Question 6

critical ishemia TcPO2 value

Answer 6

< 30 mmHg

Question 7

above the knee PO2 > below the knee PO2 suggest that ____ the knee amputation is more likely to heal

Answer 7

above the knee